I bought the Gripper about 5 years or more ago. I really liked it for all the demonstrated reasons advanced by the manufacturer. In time, the green gripper pads lost its gripping qualities. I tried roughing the surface and applying various topical treatments to restore the gripping qualities, but nothing worked. After abandoning the use, I incurred an accident on my table saw (all digits still intact). I hate the thought of re-investing in the product again, but would do so to avoid a more serious accident. Does anyhow have any sure fire method for restoring the gripping qualities of the pads?
My rating is a 3 only due to the loss in gripping ability with the green grip pads. The Gripper meets all other representations.
Hi Tom - You can use rubbing or denatured alcohol to clean your gripper. Here is a quick video describing how you can restore the gripping quality of your Gripper. See link below:
https:www.youtube.comwatch?vRDJuAMMKQJE
You can also purchase extra legs if yours are damaged. See link: https:www.sliversmill.comproduct1274MicroJigYellow3PieceReplacementLegSetForGRRRipper.html
Happy Safe Woodworking!
From: Tom P.
